How much does a tank car make in Detroit?
$60,440a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $29.06 an hour or $5,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.06
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $60,440Highest 10%: $66,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $56,270 | $27.05 | |
| Median | $60,440 | $29.06 | |
| 75th | $60,440 | $29.06 | |
| 90th | $66,880 | $32.15 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for tank cars.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $428,600 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $178,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $133,200 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $69,560 |
| Flight Attendant | $62,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $59,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,120 |
| Transportation Inspector | $52,760 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $51,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $29.06 ($60,440 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $60,440 against $58,870 nationally, 3% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $57,900, so Detroit pays 4% more.
Where does Detroit rank for tank car pay?
13 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a tank car make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,880 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.